In-depth reviews

The Range Rover remains highly desirable. It has a feel good factor other models lack, and the TDV8 is the best engine available for it.

Though competent, the Auris is found wanting against the class leaders in every department.

The 100HP has claws. The styling has been cleverly executed and the tuned suspension has raised the fun factor massively.

The S3 can't match the handling finesse, steering feel or silky engine of the best premium hot hatches

Mercedes has done it. The S-Class is the best luxury car you can buy.

The S-Max is an MPV with a lot to offer. Cleverly conceived and brilliantly executed, the Ford has very few weaknesses in any area. Families need look…

The Octavia vRS is great value for money - but ignoring the cost, you're left with a car that doesn't tick every box.

The Passat is stylish and good to drive, with top build quality and an excellent diesel range.

The superb Honda Civic makes all its rivals feel mundane.

Styling aside, there's nothing old-fashioned about the Morgan Aero 8 - it's fast, generously equipped, great fun to drive and extremely charming.

The understated Audi S6 is a relaxed cruiser, but it lacks the drama and sheer power that makes a true driver's saloon.

The C4 looks smart and is keenly priced, while it's a very refined cruiser, but you should be wary of depreciation.

The 1007 is a difficult car to pin down and we're uncertain who it will appeal to, even though it has many positives.

Like so many of the mainstream hatches the Astra was all-new for 2004 - the only hangover remaining from the old range being the convertible models th…

Now firmly established, the Beetle may exhibit many of the hallmarks of the original, but is, in fact, completely different

Refined powerplants, a comfortable cabin and smooth ride mark the E-Class out, but it's expensive to buy and costly to run.

Review of Vauxhall's premium estate car

The V50 is the 'sports estate' sister car to the S40 saloon range, competing head-on with the Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring and Jaguar X-Type es…

Things don't stand still at Westfield. Last year the company launched its first production car with a motorcycle engine.

Boasting excellent on-tarmac dynamics, a practical interior, decent mud-plugging ability and strong performance, BMW's X3 impresses

This is by no means Nissan's best car, and it doesn't bring anything new to the class.

Lexus took a long time to introduce a flagship roadster model to its impressive range so when the SC430 arrived great things were expected from it.

This chunky off-roader is yet another budget-priced vehicle with enviable ability off-road.

The amazing SL coupe-convertible remains a first-rate GT, particularly since the latest round of revisions.

The 407 boasts a fine ride and very refined diesel engines, but its practicality is compromised by that stand-out style.

Audi has produced a fine contender for premium SUV honours

The Yaris proves you can buy an upmarket, well built supermini without breaking the bank.

The A-Class is hard to recommend unless you need compact MPV space.

The BLS is OK, but offers nothing new in a market overflowing with talent.

The Flying Spur's W12 engine is great and the cabin beautifully trimmed - but VW-sourced parts let things down slightly.

The Alfa is charismatic and fun, but ultimately flawed